NBA All-Star Voting 2021

[Cling18]

I'm excited about this year's season and I would love to see these players in court. These are my top pick so far:
West:
1. Lebron James
2. Stephen Curry
3. Kawhi Leonard
4.Rudy Gobert
5. Chris Paul

East:
1. Kevin Durant
2. Jimmy Butler
3. Kyrie Irving
4. James Harden
5. Jaylen Brown

[sana54210]

The method they are playing now is fun and all, but it is also getting a bit boring, I get that picking teams is good and I am fine with that part, but the way they played last year wasn't fun at all. I know it was for Kobe's honor and I liked that they did something about it, but that is really the only year we needed that. I think the best way to go would be pick the captains, and then let them decide their teams as usual, but then play regular 12 minute 4 quarter games that we all know already. My picks would be

 West :
 Step Currey
 Damian Lillarda
 Lebron James
 Kawhi Leanord
 Nikola Jokic

 East :
 Giannis
 Harden
 Beal
 Durant
 Embiid

These should probably be the end result as well if something unexpected doesn't happen.

[Fredomago]

i agree that your top 5 will likely to enter the all star lineup especially curry, leonard and james are they are the key players in nbaas of this moment.
 
with regards to durant, i am not sure if he can still play in the upcoming all star game knowing that he is suffering an injury and it keeps on coming back as he plays but if he will be in good condition then he has a big chance to be part of it.

I still love KD to be part of the list, what he've got still pretty convincing even he's suffering from his previous injury but we already seen him played and once he wanted to take charge then it still happened.

The west side are is composed of so many options different types of stars who are capable and deserving to be inside of the list, they are bulks of options.

While in the side, Tatum, KD, Harden, Embiid and Kyrie, though injuries might hurt them
in terms of voting and everything would be decided after this.

[harizen]

I thought and I'm pretty sure that the NBA All-Star 2021 won't happen this season. Is there something I missed?

That's why Indiana has to wait until 2024 to host the event.

Will the game actually take the place or this voting is just for preparation if ever there's a change of plan?

[Mahanton]

 West
 
  Curry
 Jokic
 James
 Leonard
 Doncic
  

 East

 Embiid
 Beal
 Giannis
 Durant
 Harden

Will the game actually take the place or this voting is just for preparation if ever there's a change of plan?

If voting did commenced then we can safely presume that this game would actually  happen.

[harizen]

If voting did commenced then we can safely presume that this game would actually  happen.

I browse some NBA-related news about the All-Star and there's no confirmation yet that it will happen. Maybe NBA is just doing some of their routine All-Star preparations as usual so if ever there's a light that the actual event might be push, everything is now setup including the player's roster.

https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/1/29/22256822/nba-all-star-voting-2021-luka-doncic
https://www.nba.com/hawks/nba-all-star-voting-now-open
https://ca.nba.com/news/who-should-start-in-the-2021-nba-all-star-game-a-first-look-at-the-front-runners/1i84ewyw2g0q41cv5bt2w0r6gw

[CODE200]

- Nicola Jovik

You have a mistake in your OP. The name is not Nicola Jovik, it's Nicola Jovic.

Considering how good the Utah Jazz are playing at the moment and they are leading the Western Conference, it would be nice to see at least one of their players on the All-Star game. Donovan and Conley have been terrific on the offensive end. I hope they get picked for the bench at least. 

I agree with you, Jazz are the number 1 team right now and seeing the votes above, it's easy to tell that the team or players are pretty much underrated.

By the way, is the new all star game is not the same like the last all star? I remember it was Team Lebron vs Team Giannis.

So Curry and James rivalry has totally ended isn't it? Started when K. D. suffered from an injury, I think, but kinda glad that these rated players are not that much getting matched nowadays because other players seems to be forgotten. I do like seeing how new players and other names are now experiencing spotlights.

But if I would be choosing line-ups for this year's All-star, I think it would be :

West: LeBron, Zion, Curry, Kawhi, A. C
East: Durant, Irving, Westbrook, Giannis, Embiid

Guess this would be exciting.

[Mahanton]

If voting did commenced then we can safely presume that this game would actually  happen.

I browse some NBA-related news about the All-Star and there's no confirmation yet that it will happen. Maybe NBA is just doing some of their routine All-Star preparations as usual so if ever there's a light that the actual event might be push, everything is now setup including the player's roster.

https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/1/29/22256822/nba-all-star-voting-2021-luka-doncic
https://www.nba.com/hawks/nba-all-star-voting-now-open
https://ca.nba.com/news/who-should-start-in-the-2021-nba-all-star-game-a-first-look-at-the-front-runners/1i84ewyw2g0q41cv5bt2w0r6gw

According to this.
https://lakersnation.com/nba-rumors-2021-all-star-game-in-atlanta-being-considered/2021/01/30/

"The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are discussing the possibility of still holding an
All-Star Game in early March — possibly in Atlanta, sources tell ESPN."

Lets see if it would able to push on this upcoming month of March.

[samcrypto]

I'm amazed how the NBA handle this tournament considering that they are playing without the live viewers, they are professionals indeed.
Well, for this years NBA all star I think I'll go for the same team before with a little changes, here's my list.

West
 
Lebron
Kawhi
Curry
Doncic
George

East

Durant
Harden
Irving
Butler
Giannis

Here’s my pick for this All Star 2021 and I’m so excited to see great players again on one court.
Though, Its kinda boring to see the all star because it looks like an exhibition match, but I don’t care I’ll support them all the way and they’re the best of the best for me.

Since they are professional players and best on their respective teams, its looks like an exhibition game but of course they are playing with a lot of pride representing not just themselves, but also with their team.

[SammyBiG]

WEST:
Lillard
Oladipo
Kawhi
Anthony
George


EAST:
Herro
Kyrie
Duncan
Giannis
Adebayo

Here's my pick 👌🏽

[OgNasty]

Here we have my favourite players!

- Stephen Curry
- Kawhi Leonard
- Luka Dončić
- Lebron James
- Nicola Jovic

- James Harden
- Jaylen Brown
- Kevin Durant
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Joel Embiid

What are yours?

Some folks I'd like to see in the All Star Game...

LeBron James
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Kawhi Leonard
Kevin Durant
Stephen Curry
Zion Williamson
Luka Doncic
and an honorable mention to Alex Caruso

Mostly I just want to see the slam dunk competition.  Although it is sad that Aaron Gordon won't be competing anymore.

[ingiltere]

West
Nikola Jokić
Kawhi Leonard
LeBron James
Luka Dončić
Damian Lillard

East
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Kevin Durant
Joel Embiid
Bradley Beal
James Harden


I picked these guys as their performances are the best based on stats and effectiveness. I see too many people missed out on Bradley Beal and I don't really understand. He's the points leader and the best one in fantasy points.

[Reid]

I don't think they will go back to the old way.
They might use the settings last year where captains will be choosing.
 
As for my votes in NBA.com
Here is my list.

1. Jokic
2. Leonard
3. James
4. Curry
5. Doncic or Oladipo

1. Trae
2. Kyrie
3. Jerami Grant
4. Durant or Embiid
5. Giannis

I want to see Oladipo back in All-Star. I hope he wins the votes. Then, Jerami Grant from leading the Pistons and the great game last year.

[rhomelmabini]

Mostly I just want to see the slam dunk competition.  Although it is sad that Aaron Gordon won't be competing anymore.

The guy was robbed 2 times with those amazing dunks he showed too sad there will not anymore for a third time. What I want to see right now on the dunk contest if he's healthy is Zion Williamson I don't know what he'll gonna do but I think he's awesome to watch powering that rim.

[OgNasty]

Mostly I just want to see the slam dunk competition.  Although it is sad that Aaron Gordon won't be competing anymore.

The guy was robbed 2 times with those amazing dunks he showed too sad there will not anymore for a third time. What I want to see right now on the dunk contest if he's healthy is Zion Williamson I don't know what he'll gonna do but I think he's awesome to watch powering that rim.

I can’t imagine Zion’s sponsors would let him do the dunk contest. Seems like a LeBron type situation. Can’t risk their billion dollar investment getting hurt doing crazy dunks. Would love to see him though.

Aaron Gordon’s under the legs over the mascot dunk was the greatest dunk in dunk contest history. He was robbed twice, yes, the second time being Dwayne Wade’s fault that led to Gordon making a diss song about him. LOL

[Questat]

Here's mine,


WEST
1. Lebron James -captain ball
2. Luka Doncic
3. John Wall
4. Chris Paul
5. Anthony Davis



EAST
1. Kevin Durant - Captain ball
2. Jason Tatum
3. Khris Middleton   
4. Joel Embiid
5. Kyrie Irving

[rhomelmabini]

I can’t imagine Zion’s sponsors would let him do the dunk contest. Seems like a LeBron type situation. Can’t risk their billion dollar investment getting hurt doing crazy dunks. Would love to see him though.

Aaron Gordon’s under the legs over the mascot dunk was the greatest dunk in dunk contest history. He was robbed twice, yes, the second time being Dwayne Wade’s fault that led to Gordon making a diss song about him. LOL

That's the only hindrance for him to get into the contest (those lousy sponsors) seems they really wouldn't let him do it. Isn't Zion been into Slam Dunk Contests when he wasn't yet in the NBA and I think he's still capable of doing those powered dunks. I pity LeBron but he's just the superstar that I think that hasn't been into the dunk contest, Kobe and MJ get into that and they got won, well right now he's not capable of that maybe when he's still in his 20s or sophomore season that would do.

By the way here's the latest news about the Slam Dunk contest prospect this coming March. Check this link: https://www.ca.nba.com/amp/news/nba-all-star-game-2021-who-should-be-in-the-dunk-contest. Zion is on that list but as you said I think that still wouldn't but many, including me, love to see him as one of the contestants.

[Alucard1]

This would be an entertainment sports again on which we could see our favorite players in a basketball court, it is just a matter of popularity.

Her's my pick:
West
1. Lebron James
2. Stephen Curry
3. Luca Doncic
4. Nikola Jocik
5 Paul George
East
1. Kyrie Irving
2. Kevin Durant
3. James Harden
4. Jimmy Butler
5  Gianiss

[freedomgo]

- Nicola Jovik

You have a mistake in your OP. The name is not Nicola Jovik, it's Nicola Jovic.

Considering how good the Utah Jazz are playing at the moment and they are leading the Western Conference, it would be nice to see at least one of their players on the All-Star game. Donovan and Conley have been terrific on the offensive end. I hope they get picked for the bench at least. 

I agree with you, Jazz are the number 1 team right now and seeing the votes above, it's easy to tell that the team or players are pretty much underrated.

By the way, is the new all star game is not the same like the last all star? I remember it was Team Lebron vs Team Giannis.

So Curry and James rivalry has totally ended isn't it? Started when K. D. suffered from an injury, I think,

Absolutely, Warriors suck due to injury and Curry has been struggling with injuries in the past season, hopefully he will be fully healthy now, his team needs him so much, it's on his shoulder now without his splash brother.

but kinda glad that these rated players are not that much getting matched nowadays because other players seems to be forgotten. I do like seeing how new players and other names are now experiencing spotlights.

But if I would be choosing line-ups for this year's All-star, I think it would be :

West: LeBron, Zion, Curry, Kawhi, A. C
East: Durant, Irving, Westbrook, Giannis, Embiid

Guess this would be exciting.

Westbrook?? ohhh.. I almost forgot, but if we will put him in the starting line up, I think he will messed up the line up, lol.. why? because he might compete with Durant. 

[peter0425]

I only have Few to choose because i believe that this is about popularity contest and not a sensible for me at all, but my choice would be the best in their own ways.

 Stephen Curry
- Kawhi Leonard
- Lebron James
- Kevin Durant
- Giannis Antetokounmpo

Just this 5 and my favorites .